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Martin Archer Shee 1769-1850 is in Painters.
In 1788 Martin Archer Shee (age 18) was introduced by Edmund Burke to Joshua Reynolds (age 64).
In 1789 Martin Archer Shee (age 19) and Mary Power were married.
1794. Martin Archer Shee (age 24). Self-Portrait.
In 1798 Martin Archer Shee (age 28) was elected Associate of the Royal Academy.
Around 1800 Martin Archer Shee (age 30) moved to 32 Cavendish Square Marylebone the former house of George Romney (age 65).
In 1800 Martin Archer Shee (age 30) was elected Fellow of the Royal Academy.
Around 1814. Attributed to Martin Archer Shee (age 44). Portrait of General Edward Paget (age 38). A three-quarter-length potrait in military uniform, against a background of sky. The painting shows him without his right arm which he lost at the First Battle of Oporto. Probably painted shortly after his release from the French, 1814.
General Edward Paget: On 3rd November 1775 he was born to Henry Bayly-Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge and Jane Champagné Countess Uxbridge. On 22nd May 1805 General Edward Paget and Frances Bagot were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. He the son of Henry Bayly-Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge and Jane Champagné Countess Uxbridge. On 22nd February 1815 General Edward Paget and Harriet Legge were married. She the daughter of George Legge 3rd Earl Dartmouth and Frances Finch Countess Dartmouth. He the son of Henry Bayly-Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge and Jane Champagné Countess Uxbridge. On 13th May 1849 General Edward Paget died.
1828. Martin Archer Shee (age 58). Portrait of Archbishop William Howley (age 61).
In 1830 Martin Archer Shee (age 60) was elected President of the Royal Academy following the death of Thomas Lawrence (age 60).
In 1831 Martin Archer Shee (age 61) was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.
1833. Martin Archer Shee (age 63). Portrait of Bishop Charles Richard Sumner in the Robes of the Order of the Garter. Bishop Charles Sumner was not a Garter Knight. He is wearing the Robes probably in his capacity as Chaplain, or Register, of the Order of the Garter.
Around 1834. Martin Archer Shee (age 64). Portrait of Francis Leggatt Chantrey (age 52).
Around 1834. Martin Archer Shee (age 64). "Ariadne deserted by Theseus".
Around 1834. Martin Archer Shee (age 64). Portrait of John Rawdon 1st Earl Moira.
Around 1834. Martin Archer Shee (age 64). Portrait of Francis Leggatt Chantrey (age 52).
1835. Martin Archer Shee (age 65). Portrait of John Cust 1st Earl Brownlow (age 55).
Around 1838. Martin Archer Shee (age 68). Portrait of George Hamilton-Gordon 4th Earl Aberdeen (age 53).
Before 11th October 1843. Martin Archer Shee (age 73). Portrait of Bishop James Bowstead (age 42).
Before 13th August 1849 Martin Archer Shee (age 79). Portrait of Bishop Edward Coplestone (age 73).
Before 13th August 1850 Martin Archer Shee (age 80). Portrait of Charles Henry Cust (age 37).
Charles Henry Cust: In 1813 he was born to John Cust 1st Earl Brownlow and Amelia Sophia Hume. In 1875 Charles Henry Cust died.
On 13th August 1850 Martin Archer Shee (age 80) died at Brighton.
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Circle of Martin Archer Shee. Portrait of Maria Elizabeth Tollemache Marchioness Ailesbury.
Maria Elizabeth Tollemache Marchioness Ailesbury: On 27th October 1809 she was born to Charles Manners aka Tollemache. On 20th August 1833 Charles Brudenell 1st Marquess Ailesbury and she were married at Ham House, Richmond, Surrey. She by marriage Marchioness Ailesbury. The difference in their ages was 36 years. He the son of Thomas Brudenell 1st Earl Ailesbury and Susanna Hoare Countess Ailesbury. On 7th May 1893 Maria Elizabeth Tollemache Marchioness Ailesbury died at Petersham, Surrey.